Banijay merger

Banijay merger to create a global powerhouse — what next

Banijay Entertainment and All3Media are combining to form a global powerhouse — is ITV Studios next With the merger of two vast catalogues of popular shows, the newly merged organisation looks hungry for even more. This is the second big deal we’re covering, and less heavily stage-managed than the Paramount / Warner Bros takeover. What … >

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Ghosts feature film

Ghosts feature film starts filming next month

The BBC has announced a Ghosts feature film begins filming next month The Wait is Over… Ghosts: The Possession of Button House is coming to the big screen. What do we know about the new Ghosts film First context. When the 2023 Christmas Special aired, it drew a convincing line under the show. Now it … >

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The Killings at Parrish Station Xavier Samuel and Mia Wasikowska - Photo credit John Platt

The Killings At Parrish Station is one to watch out for

ITV Studios’ London TV Screenings slate has been announced and includes Australian show The Killings at Parrish Station To give a flavour of the overall announcement, ITV Studios full London TV Screenings slate, features six groundbreaking formats, 12 star-studded dramas (on top of 21 returners), and 34 compelling non-scripted titles. While there’s a lot to … >

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ITV for sale to Sky — possibly

ITV could be sold to Sky — what might it mean

Today we learn ITV has confirmed it is in talks to sell its media business to Sky parent Comcast for £1.6 billion In what would inevitably be a significant change to the UK TV viewing landscape, ITV has Broadcasting Limited the potential sale of its broadcasting arm. This needs a lot of unpacking. What part(s) … >

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The Intruder

The Intruder — BBC acquires award-winning French thriller

The BBC has announced it has acquired The Intruder a French drama from ITV Studios An au pair everyone adores. A mother no one believes. There are two sides to every story in this thriller from the creators of Paris Police 1900. Starring Mélanie Doutey (Post Partum, Le Bal des actrices), Lucie Fagedet (Mr & Mme … >

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Austin season 1

Austin Season 2 – details of the new run

Michael Theo returns as Austin, who’s now grappling with sudden literary fame.  If, like us, you were charmed by the first season of Austin, there’s good news. The next chapter in his story isn’t too far away. The series, explores the relationship between Austin and his father, the ‘cancelled’ children’s book writer Julian and his … >

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The Marlow Murder Club

The Marlow Murder Club – filming begins on series 3

Following two successful series, The Marlow Murder Club is coming back for a third run.  Created by Robert Thorogood (Death in Paradise) and based on his novels, the show follows an unlikely group of women who form a club to help solve local murders. The show stars Samantha Bond (Downtown Abbey), Jo Martin (Doctor Who), … >

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